2006-07-31 05:23:03 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
You didn't provide enough info, so I really can't give you an answer. How old is the dog? What breed? Male or female? Who is it that the dog doesn't like, when and why and how does he act?
You can't change his personality, but if you work at it you can modify some of his behavior.
These are the books that I recommend to my students; you can get them on Amazon.com
What All Good Dogs Should Know – Volhard http://www.volhard.com/
Good Owners, Great Dogs - Brian Kilcommins
Dog Tricks : Eighty-Eight Challenging Activities for Your Dog from World-Class Trainers by Haggerty and Benjamin
Don't Shoot the Dog - Pryor
Training Your Dog: The Step by Step Method - Volhard
Dog Problems - Benjamin
Cesar's Way - Cesar Millan
Also, watch the Dog Whisperer on the National Geographic Channel. Cesar Millan is the best trainer I've ever seen on TV.
http://www.dogpsychologycenter.com/
2006-07-31 09:08:00 · answer #1 · answered by Danger, Will Robinson! 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Watch the Dog Whisperer on the National Geographic channel, or rent one of the DVDs....and perhaps there is a website. It changed my family's life when it comes to our dog.
2006-07-31 12:26:48 · answer #2 · answered by jamie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your dog will probably always be protective. But see about obedience training for him: That might save you both a LOT of trouble.
Good luck!
2006-07-31 12:27:51 · answer #3 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just take him around people more and more. Take him to a park - but keep him on a leash. The more they are around people the more desentized they will be to new people. I take my dog EVERYWHERE!!
2006-07-31 12:27:32 · answer #4 · answered by impossible 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get people to give it treats, so it associates new people with good things.
2006-07-31 12:26:29 · answer #5 · answered by valiumgodmother 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Socialize him as much as possible.
2006-07-31 12:30:37 · answer #6 · answered by Pits4Me 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋